Disaster Experts Agree on Pandemic Points, Disagree on Others
Orlando, FL (ContentDesk) April 7, 2006 -- At the recent National Association of Home Care and Hospice in Washington DC, Professor John Barry and Doctor Maurice A. Ramirez addressed the issue of Pandemic Flu Preparation.
Also included on the panel were Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, former Senator Dole.
Dr. Ramirez, the only physician on the panel, agreed with several points made by Prof.
Barry, author of The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History, but had some contradictory views on others.The Doctor and the Professor do agree that this coming epidemic is a mathematical certainty.
A genetic drift takes place in the flu virus every seven years, and genetic shift takes place every 13 years.
If you take the multiplier of seven and 13, add the results to the year of the last epidemic, 1918, you come to the year 2009.
Given a variable of +/- three and a half years (half of the seven year drift), the next pandemic illness could sweep the country anytime from 2006 to 2012.
They also agree the country (government and private health care) is not prepared.The two experts also agree that the hardest hit age group will be the 18 to 36 year olds, just as it was in 1918.
They also agree that cancer survivors and HIV patients on immunization medication stand the best chance of not contracting the disease.
Dr. Ramirez has a more encouraging view of the rate and effects of the pandemic than Barry does.
While not believing the effects will be as widespread as in 1918, Dr. Ramirez admits to the possibility of a worst case scenario including a 78% infection rate, with a 54% mortality rate among those who contract the strain.Where they disagree is where the majority of caring for those who contract the illness will fall.
Barry believes the situation will be similar to 1918 in that family and friends will bear the burden.
Dr. Ramirez feels, if they prepare now, it is still possible for institutional and home-based health care organizations to stem the tide and decrease the spread of the disease by providing home based rather than hospital based care.
Dr. Ramirez has recently been named the Founding Chair of the American Board of Disaster Medicine.
He was integral in the creation of Board Certification in Disaster Medicine for physicians and his address challenged those in attendance to join the effort to establish a Board of Certification in Disaster Medicine for all levels of Health Care Professionals.
Directing a board of collective clinical specialties, Ramirez is in a unique position to provide a collective knowledge base and advise to various organizations. As diplomats in matters relating to disaster mitigation and response, physicians certified by the American Board of Disaster Medicine serve as community resources, disaster responders as well as advise and assist governmental and non-governmental organizations.The founder and president of High Alert, LLC, a Florida corporation dedicated to disaster preparedness, recognition, response and recovery education for businesses and communities nationally, Ramirez is the first Central Florida physician to complete the National Disaster Life Support (NDLS?) Instructor Program.
Through his company, Dr. Ramirez teaches businesses emergency preparedness and recovery.
Dr. Ramirez is Board Certified in nine medical specialties.
He is affiliated with the National Disaster Medical System under the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, he is a consultant to two medical organizations in the area of disaster medicine and disaster medicine training and the co-founder of National Disaster Life Support of Florida.
He has published numerous articles in professional and scientific journals and has been citied in over 20 textbooks.
For more information, or to arrange an interview with Dr. Maurice Ramirez, please contact:Russell Trahan,PR/PR800-786-1764PRwhiz @ prpr.net.
Using Natural Remedies To Fight Bad Breath
Bad breath can be caused by anything from bad dental hygiene to medicines you are taking to the food you eat.
While it can be embarrassing, it can also indicate a serious condition and should be checked by a doctor.
Barring any severe medical reasons, here are some tips you can use to fight bad breath.
Drink lots of water and avoid letting your stomach get too empty.
When you don?t eat, your saliva production decreases and saliva can help wash away that bacteria in your mouth.
Make sure your mouth does not get too dry by drinking lots of water throughout the day which is good for your overall health anyway.
You may also be able to fight bad breath by drinking the right kinds of liquids.
We all know that tea is good for you but the chemical polyphenols found in tea can also help to prevent that sulfur producing bacteria that contributes to bad breath.
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Disaster Experts Agree on Pandemic Points, Disagree on Others
Orlando, FL (ContentDesk) April 7, 2006 -- At the recent National Association of Home Care and Hospice in Washington DC, Professor John Barry and Doctor Maurice A. Ramirez addressed the issue of Pandemic Flu Preparation.
Also included on the panel were Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, former Senator Dole.
Dr. Ramirez, the only physician on the panel, agreed with several points made by Prof.
Barry, author of The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History, but had some contradictory views on others.The Doctor and the Professor do agree that this coming epidemic is a mathematical certainty.
A genetic drift takes place in the flu virus every seven years, and genetic shift takes place every 13 years.
If you take the multiplier of seven and 13, add the results to the year of the last epidemic, 1918, you come to the year 2009.
Given...
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Lowering Your Auto Insurance Costs
Vehicle insurance - a cost we all must bear if we want to drive. But you might be surprised at how varied the rates for car insurance can be in your area. Definitely shop around for your car insurance. Don't just go with the first agent you speak with.Now, thanks to the internet, you can shop around right from the comfort of home. Go ahead and get at least three price quotes from different kinds of insurance companies.If you're in the market for a new car, call to see how much it will cost to insure in the first place.
Having a car alarm and other anti-theft devices can help lower your costs.Always ask about discounts. Don't be shy. Companies expect this!What's my cost if I have a $500 deductible? (Increasing your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce your collision and comprehensive coverage cost by as much as 30 percent.)How about a $1,000 deductible? Going to a $1,000 deductible can save you 40 percent or more. (Now if you don't keep at least this much in the bank, don...
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Driver Education - Auto Insurance Tips
From the beginning, starting with your first contact with whatever is connected to driving and cars, you must have heard of the utmost important aspect:the car insurance. To a certain extent the driver education must deal with this aspect which is vital for the driver and the car in itself.
There are many companies specialized in this field but you should know that there are many of them which make certain advantageous offers such as discounts for the good grades As and Bs, yet, for that you need to qualify;you should get in touch with your insurance company for it.Some discounts are given also for the application for some driver programs, these being quite advantageous too.
In addition, if you can make a choice, replace the new teen driver or family driver on the oldest and least expensive automobile. This can and will save you the rates. Whenever thinking about buying a new or second-hand car, make sure you get in touch with your insurance company to see...
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AIX Holdings, Inc. Announces the Unveiling of Their New Insurance Program Administrator
Windsor, CT (ContentDesk) May 10, 2006 - AIX Holdings, Inc. ( AIX Holdings ), a specialty insurance holding company, today announced the opening of AIX, Inc. ( AIX ), an insurance program manager.
AIX was formed to market, structure, underwrite, and administer program business for a variety of distribution sources, including national and regional insurance brokers, reinsurance intermediaries, captive managers, and managing general agents ( MGAs ).
AIX will also be able to procure A rated paper for policy issuance through its third-party relationships or through an affiliated company, Nova Casualty Company, if needed.
AIXs philosophy concentrates on four core precepts: 1) Underwriting - We look at homogeneous books of business so we can focus on specific and unique underwriting issues, 2) Alignment of Interests - We require that either the insured or the distribution source share in the risk so that all parties are working together rather then apart, 3)...
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Stupidman Gets Colonoscopied
Other than being , I am probably a typical 50 yearold male. By that I mean I have a strong preference to avoid personal medical issues.My philosophy is if I feel ok I am. If I have a headache Itake something, if the headache persists I take more untilthe headache goes away. If I get a sinus infection or strepthroat I go to a clinic, pay cash, get some antibiotics, take them, get well.Until two weeks ago I had perfect cholesterol (never tested), a fine prostate (never checked) and was quitecontent in relying on the premise that ignorance is bliss.On the horizon, storm clouds were brewing, soon to impactmy sunny disposition.Women are much more accepting of the poking, prodding andvarious tortures that are administered behind the closeddoors of medical institutions. It starts when they areteenagers and never ends.
Men, on the other hand, are lowmaintenance. Women are envious of the male circumstanceand patiently wait until we are either struck down by afreak occurrence like illness...
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